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Please take some time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many benefits and features. • For detailed instructions on installation and cleaning of the dryer, visit the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com), go to Support > Support Home, and then enter the model name. •...
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For stacking instructions with the dryer, see the installation manual included in the stacking kit. • For information on which stacking kit model you can use to stack your dryer on the washing machine, see the user manual included in your Samsung washing machine. English DC68-04480M-00_IB_Dryer_DV5000C_D.LED_EN.indd 2 DC68-04480M-00_IB_Dryer_DV5000C_D.LED_EN.indd 2...
Safety information Important safety symbols What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, death and/or property damage. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or property damage. NOTE Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
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Important safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible...
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6. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. 7. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be electrical connected through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
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15. The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures such items will not be damaged. 16. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
Critical installation warnings WARNING The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.
Since an ingredient in hair spray may degrade the hydrophile property of the heat exchanger so that dew may appear on the outer surface of the appliance when the cooling operation is running, do not install the appliance in a beauty salon. This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible.
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The use for business purposes qualifies as product misuse. In this case, the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
Usage cautions CAUTION Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not touch the glass door and inside of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, visit our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com English DC68-04480M-00_IB_Dryer_DV5000C_D.LED_EN.indd 11...
• If you have any questions regarding the electrical or grounding requirements, please contact Samsung or a qualified electrician. WARNING • Plug into a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
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Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a location Location requirements: Select a level, well-constructed surface that will withstand vibrations. Select a location where a grounded, 3-prong outlet is easily accessible. WARNING • Install the dryer indoors only. • Do not install the dryer in areas exposed to the weather. •...
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STEP 3 Drain hose • We strongly recommend connecting the drain hose to your drainage system. • If the drain hose connected on the dryer is too short to reach the drainage system, use the provided accessory hose (long drain hose). •...
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Over a wash basin: 1. Make sure to place the end of the accessory hose lower than 90 cm (*) from the bottom of dryer. 2. To bend some point of the accessory hose, use the supplied plastic hose guide (B) and secure the guide to the wall with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string.
Operations Cycle overview MIXED LOAD For a mix of cottons & synthetics For underwear & delicate items DELICATES IRON DRY Make ironing easier For drying wool garments WOOL Keep towels fluffy TOWELS For bulky items such as blankets, sheets, comforters, and BEDDING light duvets.
Rack Dry (applicable models only) Set the drying time up to 180 minutes according to the moisture and weight of the items to dry. When drying laundry using the drying rack, the TIME DRY cycle is recommended. 1. Position the drying rack in the drum, inserting the front lips of the rack into the holes of the door diaphram.
Maintenance WARNING • Do not clean the dryer by directly spraying water onto the dryer. • Do not clean the dryer with benzene, thinner, alcohol, or acetone. This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire. • Before cleaning the dryer, be sure to unplug the power cord. Lint filter Clean the lint filter after each load.
5. Put the inner filter into the outer filter, and then reinsert the lint filter into the original position. CAUTION • Clean the lint filter after each load. Otherwise, the drying performance may decrease. • Do not operate the dryer without the inner filter inside the outer filter. •...
Heat exchanger When it is time to clean the heat exchanger, the Clean Heat Exchanger indicator lights up and the alert sounds. 1. Gently press the top part of the outer cover (A) to open. 2. Unlock the fixers (B). 3.
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5. Clean the inner cover with a smooth, damp cloth. 6. Reinsert the inner cover to its original position, and then lock the fixers. 7. Close the outer cover. NOTE After cleaning, make sure the fixers are locked. English DC68-04480M-00_IB_Dryer_DV5000C_D.LED_EN.indd 21 DC68-04480M-00_IB_Dryer_DV5000C_D.LED_EN.indd 21 2023/8/8 10:49:04 2023/8/8 10:49:04...
Troubleshooting If there is any problem, check the information message on the LCD screen and follow the on- screen instructions. If the problem persists, please contact the service center. Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the dryer, first check the table below and try these suggestions. Symptom Action Operating the dryer with the door open.
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Symptom Action • Make sure the lint filter is clean before every load. • Dry lint-producing items (fuzzy towels) separate from lint Lint on clothes trappers, such as black linen pants. • Divide larger loads into smaller loads. • Small loads of 1-4 items work best. Items still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent •...
DV**CGC2**** : 0.43kg, 0.615tCO • DV**CGC0**** : 0.37kg, 0.529tCO Specification sheet In accordance with applicable energy labelling regulations. NOTE “*” Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). Samsung DV8*CGC0**** DV9*CGC0**** Model Name Capacity Type Condenser Condenser...
Programme to which the information on the label and the Sheet relate (‘standard cotton programme’ used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates. This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms Cotton + Dry Level 2 + (Wrinkle...
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Specifications Samsung Model Name DV8*CGC2**** DV9*CGC2**** Capacity Type Condenser Condenser Energy Efficiency A+++ (highest efficiency) to D (least efficient) A+++ A+++ Energy Consumption Annual Energy Consumption (AE_C) (Energy consumption is based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial kWh/yr 176.0...
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Consumption data Max. Duration Model Program Load (kg) Energy (kWh) (Minutes) 1.41 COTTON 0.80 DV8*CGC2**** IRON DRY 0.90 SYNTHETICS 0.60 1.54 COTTON 0.89 DV9*CGC2**** IRON DRY 0.95 0.60 SYNTHETICS : Weight of dry laundry : EN 61121:2013 test program All data without a “star” against it was calculated using EN 61121:2013 Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending in the size of the load, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options selected.